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ODESSA, Texas — The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) announced the untimely death Friday of TTUHSC Executive Vice President and School of Medicine Dean Dr. Steven L. Berk. Over the last 17 years, Dr. Berk led the medical school as dean and did so with unwavering commitment....

TTUSHSC Executive Vice President passes away

MIDLAND, Texas — At Tuesday's meeting, the Midland City Council approved a funding agreement between Midland Development Corporation and Bush Tennis Center. With the approval, MDC will now fund and support Bush Tennis Center in bringing in the ACE Athletic Center, a new expansion. The new athletic center will...

Midland City Council approves funding agreement between MDC, Bush Tennis Center

ODESSA, Texas — The YMCA Learning Center in Odessa has opened up its registration. The center has continued their partnership with Ector County ISD to offer their Pre-K Three Program. Family members were able to meet with staff members and teachers at an open house to hear more about what students are learning.

YMCA Learning Center in Odessa opens registration

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Academy Charter School will be joining forces with Vitalant for a blood drive on Friday. The event will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the blood mobile, which will be parked at the school. The school is located at 500 N Baird St.

Midland Academy Charter School, Vitalant team up for blood drive

MIDLAND, Texas — Through music, food and fellowship, local veterans and their families gathered at VFW Post 4149 to remember and honor the fallen this Memorial Day. "We’re just here to support the veterans, honor the fallen and have a great time," said Shawna Hudson, Auxiliary Treasurer, who is no stranger to the VFW.

VFW Post 4149 Memorial Day lunch to remember the fallen and honor veterans

MIDLAND, Texas — The City of Midland is currently searching for a new city manager, and it is looking for community help in the process. Conversations started back in January to fill the position permanently, with the process really beginning in late March. With help from Baker Tilly US,...

Public input needed as Midland continues search for new city manager

MIDLAND, Texas — The Manor Park retirement community in Midland held their annual “Honor Our Veterans” event Friday, where they choose to both honor the veterans in their community and remember those who are no longer around. “It means everything, because without them we wouldn’t be able...

The Village at Manor Park holds 'Honor Our Veterans' event

ODESSA, Texas — It was in early May when the City of Odessa stopped offering recycling services. The topic was discussed at Tuesday night's city council meeting, and clarity has been brought to the current situation. The city is actively working on bringing recycling back for the community. Odessa...

City of Odessa working on bringing recycling back to the community

MIDLAND, Texas — All City of Midland offices will be closed at 3:00 p.m. on May 26, 2023. The offices will resume its regular hours on May 30. People can visit the City of Midland website if they have any questions. For people that have non-emergencies, they can call...

City of Midland offices to close early on May 26

ODESSA, Texas — On Memorial Day, West Texans took time to honor fallen heroes for the sacrifice they made for our country. On Monday night, the Ector County cemetery in Odessa was the site for a ceremony held by the Odessa American Legion Auxiliary Unit 430. Several veterans were...

Memorial Day Ceremony held in Odessa to honor fallen heroes

MIDLAND, Texas — Midland Beer Garden will be hosting its 'Pride Month Celebration' event on June 3. The event will feature Drag Queen performances and a live concert by season 23 contestant from 'The Voice' Marcos Covos. "We are thrilled to host the 'Pride Month Celebration' at Midland Beer...

Midland Beer Garden to host 'Pride Month Celebration' event

MIDLAND, Texas — An agreement on the new Wildcatters Trail was made during a Midland City Council meeting Tuesday. The trail is a partnership between the cities of Midland and Odessa, University of Texas Permian Basin and Midland County for a 19-mile hike and bike trail, connecting Midland and Odessa.

Midland takes next step toward Wildcatters Trail

Andrews, TX

ANDREWS, Texas — The 24th annual Ride to Remember saw over 400 motorcycle enthusiasts hit the road today. But it wasn't to show off their bikes that they care for. It was to help honor and remember all the troops who gave their lives for their country on Memorial Day.

Ride to Remember honors Memorial Day through motorcycles

MIDLAND, Texas — Utility work has been finished along Andrews Highway between Midland and Woodland Drives. According to the City of Midland, all traffic lanes in the area are now open. People can go to the City of Midland Facebook page for more traffic alerts.

Utility work finished along Andrews Highway between Midland and Woodcrest Drives

MIDLAND, Texas — Students at Bonham Elementary in Midland are learning a lesson about giving. The students raised $2,402.66 for their "Pennies 4 Pets" service project. All funds raised were donated to the City of Midland's Animal Services department. The city posted the Facebook picture above, thanking the kids...

Bonham Elementary students raise over $2,000 for Midland Animal Services

MIDLAND, Texas — A Firehawk Aerospace testing facility touched down in Midland in November 2022. "In November we broke ground, and we were able to move fast, within about 45 days we were out here testing and now we’ve just finished another successful campaign," said Justin Karl, chief engineer at Firehawk.

Take a look inside Firehawk Aerospace's Midland testing facility

Big Spring, TX

BIG SPRING, Texas — Residents in the Village of the Spring and the surrounding area on South 87 will not have water service while a broken service line is being fixed. The city said crews are already working to repair the line and that they appreciate the patience and cooperation of residents.

Broken service line impacts water for some Big Spring residents

ODESSA, Texas — It may not be Memorial Day just yet, but that didn’t stop the Music City Mall from honoring the fallen in a ceremony for the Fallen Heroes Memorial Wall. One of the West Texas fallen being honored is Denise Garza’s son, specialist Damian Garza, who served as an Army Ranger in Afghanistan.

Music City Mall honors late West Texan veterans with Fallen Heroes Exhibit

ODESSA, Texas — Ector County ISD released a statement Wednesday on an Odessa High School shooting threat they do not believe to be credible. According to ECISD, earlier in the week, OHS leaders were told about a shooting threat written on a bathroom wall in the school. The message...

ECISD: Shooting threat at OHS not believed to be credible

ODESSA, Texas — About 40% of drivers in the Permian Basin are uninsured, a reality that puts everyone at risk to pay higher rates for car insurance. The City of Odessa recently amended an ordinance that might invite those that are uninsured to think otherwise. The change will put...

Uninsured drivers in Odessa facing new risk as city amends ordinance

MIDLAND, Texas — Meet Jamie, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week courtesy of the Midland Humane Coalition. Jamie is a 5–6-month-old male pit mix, with a short white and black coat. He is about 30 pounds, but still growing. MHC said Jamie has the cutest look, with...

Meet Jamie, NewsWest 9's Midland Pet of the Week

ODESSA, Texas — Over the next couple of weeks we will see students in our community transition into graduates. This is an exciting time for so many, but celebrations can turn into trouble, or even tragedy. On Wednesday, Odessa Mayor Javier Joven, along with OPD and other law enforcement...

Law enforcement on high alert for underage drinking ahead of graduation season

MIDLAND, Texas — It's been nearly a week since police found Madeline Pantoja dead in Midland as the 20-year-old woman went missing for 10 days, leading to a city-wide search. On Thursday night, her family and friends gathered on what would have been her 21st birthday. Many in the...

Madeline Pantoja honored by friends and family on what would have been her 21st birthday

Ector County, TX

51-year-old Luis Carlos Lujan-Gameros of Odessa was pronounced dead at the scene by Odessa EMS. The other person involved in the crash has been treated and released by Medical Center Hospital. The initial investigation revealed that Lujan-Gameros was traveling south on State Loop 338 when Lujan-Gameros was unable to stay...

One dead after a fatal crash in Ector County

ODESSA, Texas — The City of Odessa Traffic & Engineering Division and Odessa Police Department have asked for help regarding stolen street signs. There have been multiple stop signs and speed limit signs stolen with the last week, which creates a safety hazard for several areas of the city.

City of Odessa asks for help regarding stolen street signs

ODESSA, Texas — The Ellen Noel Art Museum has a new presidential spotlight up for you to check out. This month they're featuring former president Harry S. Truman. Truman became the 33rd president after Franklin D. Roosevelt's sudden death in office. During his presidency, he oversaw the end of...

Ellen Noel Art Museum honors Harry S. Truman

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Midland ISD Board of Trustees approves two big agenda items

MIDLAND, Texas — The Midland ISD Board of Trustees approved two big agenda items during their monthly meeting. The Board of Trustees first approved an expansion...

Midland ISD Board of Trustees approves two big agenda items

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